Sony VGN-BX500 User Manual
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Using Your VAIO Computer
Using the Pointing Stick
The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the pointing stick (1). You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on
the screen using the pointing stick in combination with the buttons located below the space bar.
the screen using the pointing stick in combination with the buttons located below the space bar.
The pointer (2) moves in the direction that you push the pointing stick. The stronger you push the pointing stick, the faster
moves the pointer.
moves the pointer.
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The tip on the pointing stick is a consumable. You can replace it with a supplied spare cap when necessary.
Action
Description
Point
Push the pointing stick to place the pointer on an item or object.
Click
Press the left button (3) once.
Double-click
Press the left button twice.
Right-click
Press the right button (5) once. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu.
Drag
Push the pointing stick while pressing the left button.
Scroll
Push the pointing stick up and down or sideways while pressing the center button (4). (The scroll function is available
only with applications that support a pointing stick scroll feature.)
only with applications that support a pointing stick scroll feature.)